Eddie Griffin
Comedian/Actor
Biography
Stand-up comedian and actor known for his comedy specials and roles in films like 'Undercover Brother' and 'Scary Movie 3'. Known for his raw, unfiltered comedy style.
Follow-up Statement
"Griffin remained in the US and continued his stand-up comedy career."
Departure Details
Griffin told VladTV 'If Trump wins, I'm moving to Africa.'
Quick Facts
Career Highlights
- Starred in Undercover Brother (2002) as the title character
- Co-starred with Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Malcolm & Eddie (1996-2000)
- Appeared in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) and sequels
- Has released multiple stand-up comedy specials
- Appeared in Scary Movie 3 (2003) and John Q (2002)
- Regular fixture on the VladTV interview circuit
Did You Know?
He got his start in comedy at age 16 at a Kansas City comedy club.
He crashed a $1.5 million Ferrari Enzo during a charity race in 2007 - the car was owned by a collector.
His sitcom Malcolm & Eddie with Malcolm-Jamal Warner ran for four seasons on UPN.
He has been doing stand-up comedy for over 35 years.
Departure Threats Timeline
In an interview with VladTV, Griffin said: 'He's good at making money, but he's ignorant... If Trump wins, I'm moving to Africa.' He also suggested that Trump's attitude toward Mexican immigrants may hint at how he feels about Black people.